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Add 8/70 and 42/24

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 18/24

8/70 + 42/24 is 261/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/840 + 1470/840 = 96 + 1470/840 = 1566/840
  5. 1566/840 simplified gives 261/140
  6. So, 8/70 + 42/24 = 261/140
    In mixed form: 1121/140

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